Head and Neck Paragangliomas: A 16-year Experience of a University Hospital in Turkey

September 14, 2023 updated by: Fazıl Necdet Ardıç, Pamukkale University
The aim of the study is to examine the head and neck paraganglioma cases treated in Pamukkale University hospital between 2007-2023 and improve our understanding of these cases and contribute to the knowledge surrounding head and neck paragangliomas.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

39 patients were selected and analyzed retrospectively. Demographic informations, complaints at the time of admission, radiological examinations, paraganglioma types, stages, postoperative complications, and relapsed cases were recorded.Preoperative staging plays a crucial role in surgical planning and predicting potential intraoperative complications. In such cases, combination therapy alongside surgery may improve treatment outcomes.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

39

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Denizli, Turkey, 20070
        • Pamukkale University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who underwent head and neck surgeries at Pamukkale University Hospital between 2007 and 2023, resulting in a histopathological diagnosis of paraganglioma

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histopathological diagnosis of carotid paraganglioma
  • Histopathological diagnosis of vagal paraganglioma
  • Histopathological diagnosis of jugular paraganglioma
  • Histopathological diagnosis of tympanic paraganglioma

Exclusion Criteria:

-Inadequate information in files

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Postoperative recurrence
Time Frame: may 2023-june 2023
Incidence of recurrences after the surgery
may 2023-june 2023
Postoperative nerve paralysis
Time Frame: may 2023-june 2023
Incidence of facial, vagus, hypoglossus, accesorius nerve paralysis after surgery
may 2023-june 2023

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Pamukkale University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Fazıl N Ardıç, MD, Pamukkale University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 30, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 5, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

July 5, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 11, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

July 12, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 15, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 14, 2023

Last Verified

September 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 13

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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